Step into the world of exquisite detail and refined observation in this botanical art masterclass led by renowned artist Carol Woodin. Designed for experienced botanical artists, this immersive workshop centers on the captivating beauty and complexity of orchids.
Enjoy the rare opportunity to paint exclusive orchid specimens from the Longwood collection, allowing for a close study of form, structure, color, and surface detail. Follow Woodin’s approach to capturing botanical accuracy and artistic expression as she offers insights and individualized feedback throughout the class. This masterclass offers a focused, studio-style experience for artists seeking to deepen their skills, sharpen their eye, and explore orchids as a compelling botanical subject at the highest level of practice.
Artists may choose to work on paper or vellum and in watercolor. Participants are asked to bring all their own supplies; a suggested supply list will be provided in advance to support preparation.
Location
Grove Studio 104 & 105
Instructor
Carol Woodin
Plants and their diversity serve as never-ending sources of inspiration and fascination for artist Carol Woodin, and have led to a life-long vocation of painting them in watercolor. She was drawn into the field through an interest in wild orchids in upstate New York, and since then curiosity has led her to paint everything from heirloom food crops to threatened species. Carol has been painting on vellum for thirty years and has taught her techniques to people around the world. Some recent venues showing her work are the Shirley Sherwood Gallery, UK: Museum De Buitenplaats, the Netherlands, Hannarie Wenhold Gallery, Grootbos, South Africa, and UBS Gallery, New York.
Her work has appeared Curtis’ Botanical Magazine and in three orchid monographs published by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Natural History Publications, Borneo, and authored by Phillip Cribb. An instructional book edited by Carol with Robin Jess, Botanical Art Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide received the 2020 CBHL Award for Excellence in Botanical Art and Illustration. In 2024 she became the third recipient of the Shirley Sherwood Award for ‘broad and significant contributions to botanical art’.
